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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
2
Johnson City Political Turmoil Hints in 1915 Dispatch
A 1915 note from Johnson City Tennessee hints at legal moves by District Attorney Cox or De Massey against a Mr Selis in the First district. It predicts Republican politicians will rally despite internal quarrels and mentions harmony with Benjamin W Hooper. Also references a Johnson City man who quarreled over chicken in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Mr. Selis
Firay
de Massey
Benjamin W. Hooper
Chattanooga Times
Johnson City
Penitentiary
Corrupt Senators Spark National Outcry in Senate Scandal
Nashville Banner reports growing outrage over Stevenson and Lorimer corruption cases. Calls for thorough investigation and expulsion to purge high offices and restore national moral health amid revelations from Lieut Gov Morris and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Morris
Stevenson Cage
Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Stevenson
Nashville
Watauga News Items From Watauga Tenn Oct 24
J C Robertson and wife held a reception for son J F Robertson and bride Miss Nannie Harvey who wed secretly a month ago. Guests included Edgar Robertson and family of Johnson City and several relatives. Other notes mention visits, marriages, and local business visitors around Watauga with Johns and Bluff City trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
Tenn
J.C. Robertson
J. F. Robertson
Nannie Harvey
Edgar Robertson
Johnson City
Mra
Deborah Marshall
Newmannville
Mary Boyer
Afton
W. B. Hendrix
Ida Bowman
Blanche Robertson
William B. Reynolds
Anna Belle
T. T. J. Reese
Monteagle
Janes Lacy
Nannie Feathers
Austin
John J. Lilly
Bluff City
Oscar Hendrex
A.D. Shields
Knoxville
Fletcher & Wilson Coffee Co
Nashville
Lottie Holly
Alexander Shell
A. K. Taylor
American Tobacco Company
L. H. Hodge
Lockett-Reevea Up
Thomas Scott
A. K. Lacy
W. T. Beott
Huntsman Bros
T. T. Reese
Railroad Commission Takes a Hand in Depot Fight
The Tennessee Railroad Commission orders E H Coapman to appear on November 6 1911 in Nashville to show cause why depots should not be built in Clinton and Johnson City Tennessee as part of improving passenger accommodations in those towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Clinton
E. H. Coapman
The
Southern
Tennessee Railroad Commission
Wo'elockam
Nashville
Tenn
Johnson City
Enid
Remodeling of Love-Thomas Building Under Way
George L. Carter transforms the three story Love-Thomas Building into a modern fireproof office block to house officers of the Unake Corporation Tennessee Veneer Co and the Model Mill Co all largely owned by him. The remodel includes a commodious vault and extensive modernization to create a leading office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Carter
Love-Thomas Co
Unake Corporation
Tennessee Veneer Co
Model Mill Go
Hive Manufacturing Plans Expansion Of Local Plant
The Hive Manufacturing Company, a growing local industry under Mr. Hice, plans a 100 foot brick expansion with a modern up-to-date building and newest exhaust system. Work should finish within thirty days as they add a band saw mill in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hive Manufacturing Company
Thin City
Hice
Caples Leaves C C and O to Join Chesapeake and Ohio
M J Caples vice president and general manager of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railway resigns to become vice president of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad with headquarters in Richmond Virginia. The resignation takes effect November 1. No successor has been named. Caples has been with the C C and O for five years, previously with the Norfolk and Western, and played a key role in building the line through the Toughest mountain region east of the Rockies. He is described as a leading railroad engineer and transportation expert with a modest, popular manner. The company expresses regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Caples
C. & C. Railway Company
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Richmond
Noone
Caples
Carolina, Clinch Field and Ohio Railroad
Petteplace May Be Clinchfield Leader Successor
L H Petteplace, current division superintendent of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio, is reported to be named vice president and general manager. He rose from telegraph work on the Norfolk and Western to trainmaster and assistant trainmaster, then Scioto division superintendent before joining Caples at Clinchfield. Caples resigns November 1, choosing opportunities with the U C road extending from Chicago to the Norfolk coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Petteplace
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio
M. J. Caples
Road
Petteplace
Telegraph Key
Norfolk & Western Railway
Norfolk & Western
Scioto
Caples
Pocahontas
Carolina
Clinchfield
Ohio
Chicago
Norfolk
Anti-Sells Meeting Set for Next Monday
Bristol October 24 Anti Sells Republicans of Sullivan county plan a mass convention at Blountville next Monday to elect a county chairman secretary and county executive committee The move aims to form a separate organization opposed to Congressman Sells and the regular county group. The effort centers on sending delegates to the congressional convention to oppose Bells with disputed secretary claims and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bullivan
Blountville
R. E H. Martin
Sells
J. A. Roller
Martin
Clair
Nashville
Fsat
Sullivan County
Ttis
Dr. Roller
Ti Tw
Bells
Benefit Concert at First M. E. Church Delights Audience
A Tuesday benefit at First M. E. Church drew a cultured audience and showcased the town’s youth talent. Highlights included Miss Mary Lyle’s piano magic, Miss Anna Berlow’s instrumental and vocal pieces, Miss Dickenson’s readings, Miss Wright’s Liszt rendition, and a violin duet by Miss Mullard and Gilbreath, plus a popular Appalachian male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 1
Ki. Miller
T. Millard
Mary Lyle
Martin
Anna Berlow
Monkowaki
Dickenson
School For Scandal
Nicolette
Miss Wright
Liszy
Miss Millard
Henley Gilbreath
Mr. Gilbreath
DeBennot
Miss Barlow
Robt. Lyle
Mendelsohn
New Minister Begins Conference Year Here
Rev. W. M. Mortell starts his first service at Munsey Memorial church as the new pastor. He recalls past preacher roles and states he will do his best in this assignment. A reception for Rev. and Mrs. Vault and family is planned for Thursday evening October 26 with a program at 7:30 p.m. followed by social time and refreshments. all members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsey Memory Church
W. M. Mortell
Tam & Plain
Austin Springs
D. F. Cramley
Marvin
Tam
Munskey Memorial Church
8. B
Tbo P. m
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised To Aid Strikers
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to restore natural action in liver kidneys and bowels. The copy emphasizes gentle relief and quick health improvements and directs readers to H.C. Miller’s shop for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H.C. Miller's
Ex-Banker Walsh Dies After Parole From Penitentiary
John R. Walsh, a former banker, publisher and railroad owner, released a week ago from Leavenworth federal prison, died of heart disease at 74 nine days after his parole. He had been in bed since arriving from Leavenworth on October 15 and had health issues noted by physicians despite penitentiary denials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John KR. Walsh
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Walsh
Leavenworth
Federal Penitentiary
Famous Men in Wisconsin at Forts Howard Winnebago Crawford
An account of early U S Army forts in Wisconsin and how famed officers and their families shaped social life. Highlights include Fort Howard Green Bay Fort Winnebago Portage Fort Crawford Prairie du Chien and figures like Zachary Taylor Jefferson Davis Abraham Lincoln and George McClellan along with personal ties and courtships at these posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Wisconsin
Weli
Port Howard
Leutenant
Jefferson Davie
Inter
United States
Confederacy
Fort Crawford
Davis
Taylor
Pierce
Jefferson Davis
Imnola
Whitewater
Fort Atkinson
W. D. Heard
Abraham Lincoln
Meutenant
Fort Winnebago
Marcy
White House
New York
McClellan
Inlow
Pax River
Fort Howard
Wisconsin River
Lake Winnebago
Oshkosh
Neenah
Road Commissioners Set Highway Surveys in 1911
Washington county road commissioners at Jonesboro Tennessee meet on October 21 1911 settled route details for a proposed highway The right of way 90 feet wide ditches 20 feet macadam 6 inches thick maximum grade 6 percent They will survey routes from Jonesboro to Vie Groene subject to $100 collateral for certain claims and $75 survey cost for another route No payment for right of way Next meeting set for Jonesboro October 28 R L Patton secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Road Commissioner
Jonesboro
Tenn
Vie Groene
Chamberlain
Linimeng Ivain
Wanted Washing Today Mes and W Petrie Pemler Delivery
Help wanted for washing tasks today in Mescal and W Petrie areas. Prompt applicants needed for on site laundry and delivery duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Petrie
Carter Purchases Embree Farm Near Embreville
W F Carter Washington County rentent landowner buys Embree farm near Embreville for 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Carter
Valuale Farm
Washington County
Embree
Embreville
Daniel Snyder Dies at Hall's Ford in Washington County
Daniel Snyder, a longtime farmer and Confederate veteran born December 22, 1818, died at his home on the Watauga river near Hall's Ford. Survived by his wife and ten children, the funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Snyder
Hall's Ford
Washington County
Watauga River
Mr. Snyder Ars
Witcher
Snyder
John
Joe
Charles
Dan
Mils
Elizabeth
Mall's
Ford
Casper
Herman
George
Campbell
John King
West
Hyram Hale
Jane Hale
Old Home
SPEAKER CHAMP CLARK TO QUIT THE PLATFORM
Columbus Mississippi October 21 Champ Clark speaker of the house says he has had enough of lecture tours He spoke in Columbus for hours between trains en route to Starkville where he will speak tonight He adds that when his contract ends he intends to quit the platform He cites fatigue and strain as reasons for stepping back from public speaking
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Columbus
Miss
Champ 1 Clark
Clark
Starkville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cometoy H. Lyle
Johuson City
Tennessee
Railroad Commission
Love-Thomas
L.H. Petteplace
Anti-Sells
Kovac
Royal
First M. E. Church
Higher Tribunal
Gen
Zachary Taylor
We Cardus
Cardus
Carr Bros. Coal and Wood Yard
Neal
Carr Bors
Southern Commercial School
Johnson Ciy
Chattanooga
Tenns
Charleston
S. C
Greanwood
Winston-Salem
Wilmington
Salisbury
Durham
N. C
Business
Rome
Haskett Wood
King Building
Wr. Fahrney
Good Housekeeping
J.fp
Fairbanks
Good Homekeeping Magazine
Fourth, Avenue
New York City
Mountain Branch
National Soldiers’ Home
Tih
Hicks
Hetty Eaton
MD. Minto Harrington
Chathery Court
Johnson Chy
Tean
Caer
Henry Baloo
Dufendiers
Xatd
Hiv
Mingle Harrington
Tele
London
Ahighester
Euamono
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